News Bulletin of 1 November 2025, 1pm

City of Tshwane partners with local NGOs to support children’s holiday activities
The City of Tshwane partnered with the Tateni and Thandanani NGO based in Mamelodi, to support the implementation of their school holiday activities programme.

This included promoting chess skills and robotics. Mayoral committee member for Community and Social Development Services Department, Palesa Modise, says about 80 learners participated in the programme.
Sandton and Gauteng
Top achievers recognised at DUT Food and Nutrition Student Awards Day
The Durban University of Technology’s Department of Food and Nutrition recently hosted its annual Student Awards Day.

The ceremony honoured students who have demonstrated exceptional commitment to their studies and to the values of the department.

Department head, professor Ashika Naicker says the awards are a testament to the hard work and resilience that students have shown throughout the year.
South Africa
3rd Annual Eastern Cape Mining Indaba drives sustainable economic growth
The 3rd Annual Eastern Cape Mining Indaba took place earlier this week, reaffirming its role as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable economic development, focusing on Mining Energy and Technology.

The Indaba serves as a key platform to promote investment and aims to draw both local and international investors to the province's mining and related industries.
South Africa
Financial Indicators
Table Mountain up for top honours in the World Travel Awards
Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain is in the running for top honours in the World Travel Awards for 2025.
The mountain has been nominated in the World's Leading Tourist Attraction category in the awards, while the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway was nominated for the World's Leading Cable Car Ride.

The World Travel Awards celebrate the best of the best in the tourism and hospitality sector, and recognise commitment to excellence.
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